ADJECTIVE

wertvoll/ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/valuable; precious; costly

wertvoll is a German adjective that means valuable, precious, or costly. It is pronounced /ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "wertvoller" and "wertvollsten".

Definitions

1.having great value, usually in monetary, emotional, or practical terms(general)

a.of high monetary worth

Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll.—The painting is very valuable.

b.of great personal or emotional importance

Zeit mit der Familie ist für mich besonders wertvoll.—Time with family is especially valuable to me.

Adjective Forms

Positivewertvoll
Comparativewertvoller
Superlativewertvollsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wertvoll" mean in English?
"wertvoll" means valuable, precious, or costly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "wertvoll"?
"wertvoll" is pronounced /ˈveːɐ̯tˌfɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "wertvoll"?
The comparative of "wertvoll" is "wertvoller" and the superlative is "wertvollsten".
What part of speech is "wertvoll"?
"wertvoll" is a adjective in German.

Related adjectives

Make “wertvoll” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.